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    Real-world person and Customer in Maryland. I've had a very frustrating and disappointing experience with Solar Energy World. From start to finish, the process has been filled with mistakes and poor communication. My system design was initially based on the wrong jurisdiction, which led to a lengthy back-and-forth of emails, six in total, before someone finally got it right. Even then, they failed to pay for the permit after submitting it incorrectly several times. Emails and text messages often went unanswered, and there were no follow-ups from supervisors even after the permit issues were brought to their attention. On installation day, both MOSH and OSHA showed up and issued fines to the company for safety violations. A few days later, they returned to my property again and informed me that Solar Energy World was not returning their calls and that an investigation was underway regarding their installers' safety practices. That alone was deeply concerning. After installation, the problems continued from missing paperwork, repeated errors, and no access to the monitoring equipment I paid for. The panels weren't even loaded into the system, so I still can't see my production data. It's been a complete waste of time and energy for my family. The only positive part of this entire experience was working with the finance company, Dividend. Their sales reps were helpful, responsive, and professional, everything Solar Energy World was not. Unfortunately, based on my experience, I cannot in good conscience recommend this company to anyone. Photos attached: of MOSA/OSHA onsite install day and emails.

    Power production/panel on a sunny day.  Note panel 1.1.8.
    Barry C.

    Installation and service has been excellent until now. I'm a 37 yr NASA scientist veteran in Earth Science, so solar is a fun hobby for me, and I continue to the study the tech, physics, and commercial future of solar. I had a 9.2 kWhr system installed in 2016 and we purchased the highest warranty offered. 25 yrs across the board for anything, barring a weather or human event that damages part of the system. I have had 3 panels decay due to faulty diodes or micro-inverter circuitry on the back of these over the years, where they replaced them with no questions asked. Now, I assume they are under new management, since they have since "nullified" their old warranty (not sure how that's legal) and now have a minimum charge of $125/hr and 1 hr minimum to diagnose any issue. This means even if it's a dead panel, (which I have now) it's not financially worth swapping the panel as it would be another 5+ yrs to make up the cost of the visit even for a defective panel. I was a fan of SEW until now. So, I am NOT recommending SEW as an option for solar supplier. Very disappointing.

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    EDGE Energy

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    Edge Energy has redeemed themselves in my estimation! Caught in the throes of the bankruptcy of…read moretheir major supplier, Sol Systems, they have risen back to the top of my preference list. It did take some time for them to respond to my numerous requests, but the result was that they showed that my initial trust in them was warranted. I will continue to do business with them, AND recommend them to anyone seeking a solar energy vendor, as well as anyone seeking to improve their home's energy efficiency.

    Based on my personal experience, I would not recommend this company…read more I was initially given a timeline indicating the project would be completed in time for my MEA application. In my case, that timeline was not met, and I had to request an extension, which I understand may or may not be approved. I potentially lost funding for thousands of dollars. The installation process took significantly longer than originally indicated. My project began in August of last year, and I did not receive permission to operate until mid-April of this year. in my experience, communication was inconsistent, with delays in responses and updates. In early to mid-March, I reached out multiple times and was told there were no updates. After escalating my inquiry, I was later informed that a visit had already been scheduled for the following week, which I had not previously been made aware of. This was confusing and raised concerns for me about how scheduling was communicated. Why are they making in house access appointment without ever confirming with me and telling me no appointment has been made at the same time? During one visit, I observed that the door was left open for periods of time in very cold weather (in the 20s °F), despite my requests to keep it closed. When I raised these concerns, I felt that my feedback was not fully acknowledged, as the responses I received focused more on explanations than on addressing the issues I had raised. Overall, my experience was frustrating and did not meet my expectations for professionalism.

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    Great service and one of the only companies willing to take our smaller job. So far so good.read more

    I had a very disappointing experience with Solar Solutions and would not recommend them…read more First, I referred my neighbor to them after being told I'd receive a $600 referral credit -- I never got it. When it came time to get panels on my own roof before the tax credit deadline, the process turned into weeks of back-and-forth. At first, they agreed to a price match with a competitor, and I also asked that their 10-year roof leak warranty be extended to 15 years, which they initially agreed to. However, when it came time to sign, they raised the price without any discussion, refused to honor the price match, and said it "should never have been offered." They also bad-mouthed the competitor (which came across as unprofessional) and told me it was essentially "take it or leave it." Given the limited time to secure the tax credit, this was incredibly frustrating. I walked away -- I would rather not install solar at all than work with a company that operates like this. To make matters worse, my neighbor's project (the one I referred) was mishandled as well. His roof needed repairs before solar panels could be installed. Solar Solutions told him they'd address it, but they didn't -- they just installed the panels anyway. When my roofer came out for my home, he also inspected my neighbor's and confirmed the roof needed major repair. My neighbor then had to call Solar Solutions back to remove all the panels so the roof could be fixed. What a mess. In short: broken promises, unprofessional conduct, and careless work. I strongly recommend looking elsewhere if you're considering solar.

    Bee Happy Solar

    Bee Happy Solar

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    For several years, I had considered going solar, and after thorough research, I finally decided the…read moretiming was right. That's when the real work began. I was very specific about how I wanted my 10 KW system designed--both in scope and budget. I also wanted to work with an installer who was deeply familiar with the incentives available in my area. That criterion alone narrowed down the list significantly. When I began reaching out to various companies, I quickly discovered a frustrating trend: many solar installers were locked into a rigid, one-size-fits-all approach and were unable (or unwilling) to work outside of a limited system design. My project required string inverter build, which further complicated the search. Another challenge I encountered was a general lack of knowledge among some companies' sales teams. Many couldn't confidently discuss critical elements like system components or even the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which is currently in the phase-out period--making it even more urgent for homeowners to act now. After speaking with many companies, I had the good fortune of connecting with Ms. Elena Zenke, owner of Bee Happy Solar. From our first conversation, I knew she was different. She was knowledgeable, flexible, and respectful of both my timeline and payment preferences. She welcomed my involvement in the design process, listened to my needs, and collaborated with me to ensure the system met my vision. Bee Happy Solar is the only company I know of that offers both string inverter and micro inverter solutions, which speaks to their technical versatility. A few months after my installation, I upgraded my home modem and lost connection to my inverter's monitoring system. Elena personally came back to my home and assisted with a support call to the micro inverter manufacturer until the issue was resolved. That level of post-installation service truly solidified my trust in her and her company. The installation crew was professional, efficient, and meticulous in their work. One of the installers even helped me resolve a minor issue with my skylight--completely unrelated to the solar project--and did so at no charge. That act of generosity did not go unnoticed. Post-installation, Ms. Zenke continued to go above and beyond. She assisted in completing additional paperwork for incentives such as the Baltimore County Property Tax Credit and the Maryland Solar Access Grant. In summary, Bee Happy Solar exceeded my expectations at every stage--design, installation, follow-up, and incentive processing. I would enthusiastically recommend them to anyone considering solar, especially if you're looking for a customized approach backed by exceptional service and expertise.

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    Working with these guys was easy, they went through all the options for our house and going solar…read moreso we could figure out which option made the most sense. There was no pressure so we could decide at our pace and they even helped us get a deal on a new roof at the same time. Have already referred friends to them and would use them again in the future.

    From the owner: Maryland State Solar provides both solar power systems and energy efficiency solutions for…read moreresidential and commercials clients. Our installation team has completed almost 5,000 solar installations in Maryland so we have the experience to take care of your home. We set ourselves apart from the competition by designing and installing our systems to look and perform better than our competitors. This means using high efficiency black on black panels with NO white lines, running conduit through your attic instead of across your roof and placing all junction boxes inside your attic so they aren't an eyesore. For examples of what our completed jobs look like please check out our photos uploaded here and compare the photos of our jobs to other companies work you see in your neighborhood. We are proud to deliver this level of quality while keeping our prices very competitive with other companies whose systems don't look or perform as well. For more details on what a system will look like on your home and for a comprehensive quote please contact us today.

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